Conflict

Shopian Civilian Murders: Mirwaiz defies house arrest, detained

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman of Hurriyat (M) was detained after he defied his home arrest in a bid to march towards Shopian.

The Joint Resistance Leadership had called for a Shopian March on Friday to protest against the murder of three youths by the Army.

At noon, Mirwaiz came out of his home in Nigeen area of Srinagar however he was detained by the police and was lodged in Nigeen police station.

Mohammad Yasin Malik, who went into hiding yesterday, managed to reach Shopian and is expected to lead the protest march. Syed Ali Geelani however continues to remain under house arrest.

ALSO READ: Shopian Civilian Murders: Continuous deaths and endless mourning

Three youth were killed by the Army recently in Ganowpura area. The Army said that they fired in self defence when they were provoked to the ‘ultimate’ by a stone pelting crowd.

The Police has registered an FIR of Murder, Attempt to Murder, and Endangering Life against the Army. The BJP had demanded that the FIR against the Army should be withdrawn and a new one be lodged without naming anyone.

However the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that the investigation in the case would be take to its logical conclusion.

A BJP leader Subramanian Swamy threatened Mehbooba Mufti to withdraw the FIR against the Army otherwise her government will be toppled.

 

Click to comment
To Top